Incredibly talented photographer
"Tobin's photos are sensitive, subtle, witty, and just plain gorgeous. They're so full of individuality and life, they practically sweat and breathe. He has an absolutely uncanny knack for capturing the exact right image or fleeting expression. Astonishing! My new husband and I have become huge fans."
- Molly P. NY, NY
Excellent Photographer
"If near perfection is what you want, then Tobin is the photographer for you! His photos are imaginative and his demeanor makes you feel as if you've known him your entire life. He's a pleasure to work with and my husband and I would recommend him to anyone."
- Kristel Guild-Ellis, Brooklyn, NY
Absolutely stunning
"Brogunier's candids are absolutely stunning. He captured the best of our wedding, memorializing our family and friends at their very best. The artistic quality of the photos is so high that each shot is simply timeless." - NY, NY
Very Pleased
"We saw your photos from the Randall Bramblett concert all over Facebook*. They were GREAT. What great photos. You do a fabulous job. The black and white looked great. I love it. We were very pleased. "
- Jan Hudgins, Athens, GA
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Call him the Flourescence Killer. He's not just any photographer, Brogunier (pron . bro-gun-yay ) leaves no glaring overhead on, no bad lighting in his frame. He's also one of those guys who likes people, and it shows in his photos.
You may witness him having a good time at your wedding; this is no accident. Mr. Brogunier takes fun very seriously. Because if your photographer isn't enjoying the event you're throwing, your photos will be less awesome. Brogunier makes your photos more awesome.
Which is exactly why he helps you make an absolutely kickin' event with free "bounce your ideas off this guy who's been to a couple hundred weddings in NYC" phone calls and emails. That's what we're talking about: A true commitment to your party, your style.
Now let's talk about your peeps. All of Brogunier's photography - from commercial and editorial to documentary style event - takes a closer look at the people and the stories we share. The Tobin Russell studio of photography is about letting in the light, showing what's unique, getting cool angles and having FUN.
With 12 years in the business and 5 years working million dollar events in Manhattan, trained by the best wedding photojournalists in the industry since before everyone was doing it, you get a guy with tons of amazing experience and unparalleled vision for what photos can do. And he still loves doing it.
These are the most important pictures of your life , and one of the most important investments of your wedding. No one is more committed to delivering pictures you will love. The Wedding Alumni of the Tobin Russell studio are the proof: They love their photos, because that's the only kind of work we make. Photos to love.
Tobin Russell Photography of Athens, Georgia
Tobin Russell Brogunier, Owner makeit_tobinrussell.com - tel. (706) 207-7403
Tobin has shot feature stories for XXL, Fader Magazine and Rake Magazine. Most recently Tobin shot the 2011 Calendar Real Men Wear Pink for Athens Banner Herald including fine portraits of Vince Dooley, Doc Eldridge, Mark Fox and Loran Smith which have received raves all around. Tobin also shot the well received commercial calendar Athens Hottest Bartenders for Play Visual Productions of Athens, Georgia.
Tobin has shot many magazine covers and worked in Queens, Staten Island and The Bronx photographing New Yorkers in parks for two months in 2003, covered major society events for The New York Sun and includes among the celebrities he has photographed Joan Rivers, Cat Stevens, Madame Annie Vieira de Mello, Seal, David Byrne, Monica Lewinsky, Cindy Sherman, Molly Ringwald, Alan Cumming, Janeane Garofalo and Chris Kattan.
Tobin's wedding event experience stretches over a decade: from second shooting Melissa Rivers' wedding at The Plaza Hotel in New York City, to small urbane venues with excellent food and wine, to coastal destinations up and down the East Coast.
With an understanding of print dating back to exposure and film processing technique far exceeding the knowledge and experience of most photographers in the industry, you may be interested to know twenty years of study and passion is now available for a fabulous new market rate to brides and grooms in the Atlanta area.
When you visit Urban Wilderness, Tobin's studio in Athens, Georgia, you may also enjoy seeing Tobin's magazine and documentary art photography which has been featured many times in national publications and exhibited solo in prominent galleries in New York City and Minneapolis. Tobin's stunning documentary "Brooklyn Rodeo" has been sold to several private collections and is under consideration for exhibition at a major museum in the Atlanta area.
Tobin specializes in B&W gelatin silver printing - studying for years under master printer Daniel Willner of New York; candid moments - studying under celebrated wedding photojournalist Terry deRoy Gruber of Manhattan; natural light; candid portraiture; fine composition; and beautiful, balanced color palattes.
Your are invited to partner with the Tobin Russell Photogaphy studio to "wrap your wedding in gorgeous."
It all starts innocently enough. You are a young couple. Maybe you are looking at some ways to save cash in your wedding. Maybe you're looking at single items that are investment level moulah, like photography for instance.
Sometimes it's a hangover or something temporary. But what if it's your wedding photography you regret? This is the most important record of your wedding day. This is the beginning of your new family, your legacy.
That's why Tobin Russell Photography hosts this Facebook page for people to share their wedding insights, mistakes and victories - and for those who have already made mistakes - to let everyone else know: How you can avoid having wedding REGRETS.
Professional wedding photography.
It's expensive, isn't it? But have you thought of the cost of not getting the pictures you really want? Have you thought about how that could happen?
Here are some aspects of your wedding photography you may not be aware of:
Just as life is not for the unadventurous, Tobin's photography thrives on curious and interested people living life to the fullest possibilites. If you feel that's you, then you just might have just found your perfect photographer.
Tobin is committed to you. To revealing more about yourself, your connections to your world, your connection to each other, your connection to who you love and the world you love to live in.
If this is the kind of adventurous yet caring photography you are looking for, you're in the right spot. Let's meet anywhere between Athens and Atlanta to find out what I can do for you.
TOBIN IS BOTH CONTEMPORARY
AND OLD SCHOOL
A Couple of Facts:
* Tobin's art documentary has a lot of fans
* Tobin shoots 4x5 film to this day (pictured)
* Tobin works commercially with digital
* Tobin was trained at a top Manhattan wedding studio back when we used five kinds of color and black and white film for a single job.
